Title: South Africa Gay-Friendly Hotels, Africa: South Africa Hotel Guide | Expedia.co.uk [South Africa Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.dx165)[South Africa Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Hotel-Destinations)[Holiday Rentals in South Africa](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Holiday-Rental-Destinations)[South Africa Flights](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Flight-Destinations)[South Africa Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-South-Africa.d165.Car-Hire-Destinations)[South Africa Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Africa.d165.Holidays-City-Breaks) ![Lion Park which includes dangerous animals and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/70000/70471-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # Search Gay-Friendly Hotels in South Africa ![price find illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__price_find.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Save instantly and earn perks with One Key [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) ![bed illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## South Africa Accommodation: Most Popular Cities to Stay ![Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showing a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/197000/197898-Cape-Town.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Cape Town [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6046820-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Johannesburg featuring a city, a high-rise building and a sunset](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/65000/65140-Johannesburg-Gauteng-Province.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Johannesburg [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6051471-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Durban which includes general coastal views, a city and night scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/44000/44731-Durban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Durban [](https://expedia.co.uk/Durban-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d1073-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Nelspruit featuring a small town or village and shopping](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/61000/61122-Nelspruit.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Mbombela [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mbombela-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d2575-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Knysna Quays](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198298-Knysna.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Knysna [](https://expedia.co.uk/Knysna-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d601501-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Santos Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/198000/198354-Mossel-Bay.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Mossel Bay [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mossel-Bay-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d6034482-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/23031cc64608d0f67c1a63dc9beac17f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Bloemfontein [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bloemfontein-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d547-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ![Polokwane featuring indigenous culture and a small town or village](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/56000/56984-Polokwane.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Polokwane [](https://expedia.co.uk/Polokwane-Hotels-Gay-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d2891-tGayFriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ## Check availability on South Africa Gay-Friendly Hotels Tonight [21 Sept - 22 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-09-21&endDate=2025-09-22&adults=2&travelerType=LGBT&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [22 Sept - 23 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-09-22&endDate=2025-09-23&adults=2&travelerType=LGBT&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [26 Sept - 28 Sept](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-09-26&endDate=2025-09-28&adults=2&travelerType=LGBT&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) In two weeks [3 Oct - 5 Oct](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=165&startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&adults=2&travelerType=LGBT&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top South Africa Gay-Friendly Hotels ## Our top choices for South Africa LGBT-friendly hotels ![Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19437/1d20ec8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19437/e7c2948d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19437/1ced3425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19500/19437/5b032106.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town Cape Town City Centre 9.6/10 Exceptional (300) "It’s a delight to stay at this hotel " £685 includes taxes & fees 26 Sept - 27 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Mount-Nelson.h19437.Hotel-Information) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528600/528567/0303dd12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 bars/lounges, wine bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528600/528567/a6673d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Luxury Villa (Ellerman House One) | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528600/528567/19415161.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/528600/528567/30b51722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ellerman House Bantry Bay 9.0/10 Wonderful (12) "Marvellous food " £813 includes taxes & fees 25 Sept - 26 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Ellerman-House.h528567.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1796400/1796383/2a26bece.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1796400/1796383/7a16d57d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Standard Suite, 1 King Bed | 12 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, memory-foam beds, minibar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1796400/1796383/97e762e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Dining room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1800000/1796400/1796383/5675c451.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairlawns Boutique Hotel and Spa Sandton 9.6/10 Exceptional (104) "Excellent stay! Would come again and recommend. " £255 includes taxes & fees 24 Sept - 25 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Fairlawns-Boutique-Hotel-And-Spa.h1796383.Hotel-Information) ![6 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5696300/5696296/2aaaf93f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Villa, 1 King Bed (Jamala Madikwe) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, deep-soaking bathtub, designer toiletries](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5696300/5696296/2ad43491.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5696300/5696296/4f0d8b76.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5700000/5696300/5696296/9efeb6fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jamala Madikwe Ramotshere Moiloa 10/10 Exceptional (12) "Nothing prepared me for the immediacy and intensity of the experience at Jamala. As an experienced traveller and visitor of other safari lodges I was struck by the intimate exclusivity of this lodge. No detail was overlooked. The wild life and African bush was centre stage, with this immaculate lodge the vehicle of an unforgettable experience. Rodney and Nico made you feel like you have arrived home after a long journey and small details like a hot drawn mineral bath after a game drive made this... [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ramotshere-Moiloa-Hotels-Jamala-Madikwe.h5696296.Hotel-Information) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14780000/14777500/14777457/f44a1424.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Lobby lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14780000/14777500/14777457/74487f5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14780000/14777500/14777457/95d3a407.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14780000/14777500/14777457/80c24a68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Saragossa Game Reserve Emgwenya 9.6/10 Exceptional (9) "Incredible place. We were looked after very well by all staff. We had a fantastic stay. Food is lovely. It's just a chill out place ... one with nature. A must visit when you are travelling to or/and from Kruger National Park. All being well, we shall return." [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waterval-Boven-Hotels-Saragossa-Game-Reserve.h14777457.Hotel-Information) ![Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (2 Bedrooms) | Bathroom | Separate bathtub and shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Tower Wing, Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/296ae7a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/d88d3531.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Point of interest](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/748b00a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Taj Cape Town Cape Town City Centre 9.4/10 Exceptional (1007) "A really wonderful hotel, the staff and the food were amazing. Would highly recommend this hotel." £179 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) ![2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/536200/536129/fd45b48e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Cocktail bar, garden views, open daily](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/536200/536129/d4dfb51a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/536200/536129/c7ed5eb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Double Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/540000/536200/536129/8524af2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cellars-Hohenort Constantia 9.6/10 Exceptional (152) "The most amazing staff!!! Great rooms and food. Area and property very lovely. Would definitely come back! " £240 includes taxes & fees 23 Sept - 24 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Cellars-Hohenort.h536129.Hotel-Information) ![Staircase](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/38ea676f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Garden Villa | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/fb213bea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/ccf646e0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Hiking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/558300/558209/fbdbda7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Spier Hotel Stellenbosch 9.2/10 Wonderful (546) "We stayed in several hotels this trip, none compared to The Spier hotel. I'm hard to please but this hotel knocked it out of the park. Truly gorgeous and special." £245 includes taxes & fees 28 Sept - 29 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Spier-Hotel.h558209.Hotel-Information) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548889/728656b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![2 restaurants, breakfast served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548889/44c864b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548889/f57bad9f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/550000/548900/548889/0a6c423e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa Oudekraal 9.2/10 Wonderful (122) "Very nice place the view" £425 includes taxes & fees 22 Sept - 23 Sept [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Twelve-Apostles-Hotel-And-Spa.h548889.Hotel-Information) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-City-Lodge-Hotel-At-OR-Tambo-International-Airport.h8403573.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Sky Cape Town](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63500000/63494700/63494685/b04f17c4_y.jpg) ### Hotel Sky Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "This is our 2nd of 3 back to back congresses at the CTICC in Cape Town and all our bookings was at The Sky Hotel that worked out perfect for us " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Hotel-Sky-Cape-Town.h63494685.Hotel-Information) ![Premier Hotel OR Tambo](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3843900/3843897/3f4075ad_y.jpg) ### Premier Hotel OR Tambo 10/10 Excellent "P" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Premier-Hotel-OR-Tambo.h3843897.Hotel-Information) ![The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71680000/71673400/71673357/w2880h2157x0y0-88052955_y.jpg) ### The Rockefeller Hotel by NEWMARK 10/10 Excellent "Great staff, good location, good gym, room service was good, good shower, and comfortable beds. Very clean Hotel with a attentive staff." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-The-Rockefeller-Hotel.h71673357.Hotel-Information) ![Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3010000/3003400/3003373/c1c8158d_y.jpg) ### Protea Hotel by Marriott O.R. Tambo Airport 10/10 Excellent "Great" [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Protea-Hotel-By-Marriott-OR-Tambo-Airport.h3003373.Hotel-Information) ![Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9690000/9688700/9688690/ece16257_y.jpg) ### Holiday Inn Johannesburg Airport by IHG 10/10 Excellent "Seamless checkin. Friendly courteous staff. Airport shuttle nice touch." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Johannesburg-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Johannesburg-Airport.h9688690.Hotel-Information) ![Taj Cape Town](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3020000/3016400/3016361/457d7663_y.jpg) ### Taj Cape Town 10/10 Excellent "Good customer service " [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-Taj-Cape-Town.h3016361.Hotel-Information) ![President Hotel](//images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/526200/526107/677f60a0_y.jpg) ### President Hotel 10/10 Excellent "Staff very helpful. Restaurant good. Buffet breakfast excellent." [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Hotels-President-Hotel.h526107.Hotel-Information)